Our Foundation for the FUTURE
Clayton State University’s Strategic Plan serves as a testament to our institutional commitment to social mobility and positive transformation to better the lives of our engaging and resilient student body. Moreover, by virtue of our dedicated faculty and staff, along with our supportive community of alumni, corporate colleagues, and local educational partners, we will influence the trajectory of Atlanta’s southern crescent and beyond.
The theme, Transforming Today for Tomorrow, authentically reflects who we are as a university, standing firm on our values of adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity and remaining a people-centered institution. The next several years will be integral to the continued success of the university as an anchor institution, becoming an even stronger beacon of education and opportunity in our community, while expanding outside the region.

President's Message
Clayton State University’s Strategic Plan continues to provide a targeted framework for the institution, emphasizing enhancement of career pathways, advancement of student success strategies, assessment of operational processes, and reinforcement of the university’s brand. Our commitment to promoting social mobility and driving positive change is evident through our strategic and deliberate actions, which will persist through 2030.
Our Mission
Our mission is social mobility. We transform lives through teaching, scholarship, and service.
Our Vision
We will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and our community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development.
Our Values
Our values are adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity and people-centered.
Transforming
Today for Tomorrow
Clayton State University’s new strategic plan, Transforming Today for Tomorrow, takes the lessons we have learned from the past 50+ years and applies them to crafting an ambitious new future. This future will be realized by a combination of innovative new initiatives and intentional stewardship over the next three years.
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